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Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
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Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

200575/100
SportAdventure

Comedy · Open World

American Wasteland's open-world structure, a first for the series, was a gamble that paid off. The seamless transition between levels, the freedom to explore Los Angeles, and the narrative-driven campaign made for a compelling experience. Players remember the game for its memorable soundtrack and the ability to customize both their skater and their board, offering a sense of ownership over their virtual persona.

About Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

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You are a new skater in the city of L.A.. The main drive of the game is that your hanging around with a skating group and its leader, who also happens to be a skating legend, at their skate park in Beverly Hills called Skate Ranch. Throughout the game you must help your friends by getting skate pieces for Skate Ranch. The game marks the third reinvention of the series, with Pro Skater being the first, and Underground being the second. It comes with brand new features like the ability to change your personal appearance in game, as well as the ability to get off of the skateboard and use a BMX. For the first time all of levels are strung together into one big environment, which gets rid of loading times and menu selection. Old features were also kept like Create-a-park, which dates back to the Pro Skater series. Missions are still acquired by going up to random people or friends and accepting the mission they want you to run. The game also includes a multiplayer mode and co-op for up to 2 players for added replay value.

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Rating
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Recommendation strength
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Need for Speed: Most Wanted

2012 · Racing

Trade skateboarding for street racing, but keep the open-world freedom and the thrill of outrunning the authorities — a perfect match for Tony Hawk's sense of rebellious fun.

Why recommended

  • Open-world environment encourages exploration and discovery through the city and surrounding areas, similar to the open-world nature of Tony Hawk's American Wasteland.
  • Criteria — Action-packed gameplay with high-speed races, police chases, and vehicle customization, providing a similar sense of thrill and excitement.
  • The single-player campaign offers a structured career mode, while the multiplayer mode allows players to compete against each other in various racing events.
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Critic & community
70
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Recommendation strength
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While trading skateboarding for tactical action, the game shares the same focus on fast-paced action, exploration, and a single-player campaign, offering a similar sense of thrill.

Why recommended

  • The game's focus on fast-paced action and combat provides a similar sense of thrill and excitement to the fast-paced gameplay of Tony Hawk's American Wasteland.
  • Criteria — Single-player campaign with a focus on completing missions and objectives, offering a structured experience.
  • The game features a multiplayer mode where players can compete against each other in various combat scenarios.

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